‘Eid means mourning’: Muslims lynched in India after shock election result
Al JazeeraThe attacks expose how the election setback for PM Modi’s Hindu majoritarian party was no win for secularism, say analysts. “They were just thirsty for Muslim blood.” Zaki said that upon inquiring among locals, the family learned that a passer-by had called the police fearing for Fareed’s life. “The woman’s only support is gone now.” Since Fareed’s lifeless body was brought home, his mother’s blood pressure has shot up, said Wali. The attacks in Medak, Aligarh and Nahan – in states governed by both the BJP and the Congress – represent “a reaction to the electoral outcome”, said Khan of the APCR. “The message is unified: ‘We are still all-powerful and will not cede any space’.” Khan said that Muslims were increasingly being pushed towards second-class citizenship in India.
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